This week, Kentucky businesses and recovery advocates joined together and discussed hiring, training, and retaining individuals who are in recovery from substance use disorder. The event also featured an awards ceremony hosted by The Recovery Consortium of Kentucky which honored Kentuckians who are taking strides to address the addiction crisis.[Read More…]
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Press Release: Former Governors Steve Beshear and Ernie Fletcher, Recovery Advocate Mike Barry and DV8 Kitchen Inducted to 2022 Kentucky Recovery Hall of Fame
Lexington, Ky. (June 21, 2022) – RECON KY, a consortium working to promote long-term recovery in Kentucky, today honored its 2022 Kentucky Recovery Hall of Fame inductees. Former U.S. Congressman and Governor Ernie Fletcher and former Governor Steve Beshear are recipients of the Congressman Hal Rogers Award, which recognizes Kentucky[Read More…]
Patients who use virtual care options to seek treatment for opioid addiction may lose access
When the pandemic first started, patients turned to telehealth to access treatment. Now, some patients still prefer online treatment options to meet with physicians. Patients who have substance use disorder may lose telemedicine options if federal pandemic-era flexibilities cease. Read more here.
Kentucking is making progress towards ‘Recovery Ready Communities’
Two agencies have teamed up to help Kentuckians battling addiction. Volunteers of America Mid-States and the Office of Drug Control Policy are working together to find ways to increase housing and employment opportunities for Kentuckians facing addiction. Their goal is to have ‘Recovery Ready Communities’ to provide people with supportive[Read More…]
ARC Founder, Tim Robinson discusses the addiction battle in Kentucky with panel on KET
This week, Tim Robinson, Founder of Addiction Recovery Care (ARC), joined others on KET to discuss the current addiction crisis. State and community leaders also participated in the panel. Read more here.
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Treatment, Recovery & Prevention KET: ARC Founder Tim Robinson Joins Panel on KET to Discuss Addiction Battle in Kentucky The Bottom Line: Kentucky Recovery In the Workplace Conference to Be Held on June 21 in Lexington Kentucky Health News: Unshame KY Campaign to Reduce Stigma Associated with Drug Addiction Shows Promising Results Spectrum[Read More…]
Press Release: Gov. Beshear Enhances Resources for Kentuckians Fighting Addiction
Commonwealth of KentuckyJustice & Public Safety Cabinet Andy Beshear, Governor Kerry Harvey, Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Morgan [email protected] Gov. Beshear Enhances Resources for Kentuckians Fighting Addiction Recovery Ready Communities to offer transportation, support groups, employment services at no cost FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 13, 2022) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced[Read More…]
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Treatment, Recovery & Prevention The Bottom Line: Kentucky Chamber Foundation Announces Graduation of Inaugural “Fair Chance Academy” Cohort Paintsville Herald: Shoot Hoops not Drugs set for June 13 at JCHS Kentucky Health News: Hazard’s Recovery Fair included people telling stories of recovery from addiction to decrease stigma and encourage others to seek it[Read More…]
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Treatment, Recovery & Prevention Northern Kentucky Tribune: Tim Robinson: Kentucky is fighting for the future on the frontlines of national opioid epidemic Louisville Business First: People Advocating Recovery announces new leadership as its CEO retires Hazard Herald: Illegally trafficked fentanyl is claiming lives in our community; be aware, be careful Wall Street Journal: Parents[Read More…]
April’s National Drug Take Back Day considered a success for Kentucky
According to the DEA, over 10,000 pounds of unused drugs were collected from 60 different locations throughout Kentucky on National Drug Take Back Day. Nationally, nearly 16 million pounds of drugs were collected by the DEA and partnering agencies. Read more here.